Healthy Fourth of July Desserts

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Jul 6, 2014 at 12:01 AMJul 6, 2014 at 10:25 PM

A round up of healthy Fourth of July desserts, including vegan and gluten-free options.

The Fourth of July is a day dedicated to showing your love for the USA—and for many, their love of the dessert buffet, too. But just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean you have to choose between being healthy and indulging in a few treats. Below, we round up some of the healthiest patriotic desserts we could find, including several vegan and gluten-free options.
Red, White and Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
Your kids will never guess that these colorful popsicles are actually good for them.
Strawberry-Blackberry Sour Cream Scones
Serve up these delicious patriotic scones for breakfast and dessert.
Blueberry Cinnamon Hand Pies
Hand pies are the perfect portable dessert for your on-the-go celebration.
Vegan Blue Velvet Cupcakes
Even your non-vegan guests will want to try these delicious cupcakes.
Fourth of July Fruit Smoothies
Three different smoothie flavors combine to make this red, white and blue striped treat.
All-American Berry Buttermilk Shortcakes
These shortcakes aren’t just patriotic and delicious, they’re also gluten-free.
Red, White and Blue Parfaits with Ricotta and Almonds
Vanilla bean sweetens the ricotta while still keeping things healthy.
Berry-Stuffed Breakfast Cupcakes
Bite into these vegan cupcakes to find the fruit surprise inside.
Fourth of July Fruit Flag
The watermelon and feta in this easy-to-make fruit flag is a refreshing combination.
This article originally appeared as on Spry Living